Senior QA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Quality-focused culture and growth

Collaborative Benoni office

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead automated testing efforts across web and mobile apps. You will design and sustain automation frameworks, run tests, report defects, and collaborate with developers and product managers to define effective test strategies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA with a strong automation focus, and robust programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years in Quality Assurance with focus on test automation.
• Proven experience developing automation frameworks with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Solid QA methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking.
• Experience with API testing and performance testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for web and mobile apps.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define test strategies.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve test coverage.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and share testing expertise.
• Participate in full SDLC, advocating for quality.

Skills

QA automation

Automation frameworks

Java/Python/JS

QA methodologies

API testing

Performance testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their quality assurance team in Benoni . This role is crucial for ensuring the high quality and reliability of our client's software products through the development and execution of automated test strategies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks, identifying and reporting defects, and collaborating closely with development teams to achieve exceptional product standards. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of software testing principles and a passion for building efficient, scalable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements and define test strategies.
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuously improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to the team's overall testing expertise.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, advocating for quality at every stage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on test automation.
• Proven experience in developing automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript for scripting.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking.
• Experience with API testing and performance testing tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry workshops.
• A quality-focused work culture with opportunities for technical growth.
• Collaborative team environment in our Benoni office.